Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR WATERPROOFING
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method and a polymeric
composition for waterproofing. More particularly, the present invention
relates to a
method and composition using an organic solvent, a hydrocarbon resin and a
polymer having at least one styrene-containing polymer to form a waterproof
film.
Background of the Invention
Structures used in construction, such as foundations and walls,
include materials, such as masonry, cement, wood, plaster, stone, clay or
brick that
may be porous. Such porous materials are susceptible to cracking and can be
degraded by water and/or loss of water from the porous materials. Below grade
structures are often subjected to hydrostatic pressure from ground water.
Above
grade structures are subject to precipitation and water from other sources. A
variety
of methods and products for waterproofing and/or sealing these structures
against
outside water have been developed.
One type of waterproofing and/or sealing system includes polyvinyl
or polyethylene sheeting adhered or fastened to the surface of the structure.
If an
adhesive is used to adhere the sheeting to the structure, the adhesive may not
stick
well due to dust (e.g., cement or stone dust) produced during construction and
other
activities and lose its adhesion over time. On the other hand, if fasteners,
such as
nails or staples, are used to attach the sheeting to the structure, the
fasteners typically
puncture the sheeting and the structure beneath, providing a channel through
which
water can flow. Moreover, there are seams between the sheets that require the
use of
a fastener or adhesive to close. The adhesive may be attacked by
microorganisms
and/or oxidation and degraded or may dissolve in water over time, allowing
water to
flow through the seam. Fasteners puncture the sheeting and allow water through
the
resulting holes. In addition, the waterproofing sheets are often difficult to
form
around non-uniform structures and adverse weather conditions may hinder the
placement of the sheets on the structure. For example, wind may cause wrinkles
in
the sheet as it is positioned on the structure and, on very cold days, the
sheets may
tear or even shatter during installation.
Another type of waterproofing and/or sealing system includes the
application of a coating composition on the structure. One common type of
coating
composition for waterproofing and sealing is tar- or asphalt-based. Although
these
compositions are relatively inexpensive and can be applied year-round, the
materials
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in the composition often leach away from the wall. This often contaminates the
soil
and reduces the amount of protection afforded by the coating. Moreover, these
compositions typically contain a large amount of organic material which may be
attacked by soil- or water-borne microorganisms, thereby reducing the
effectiveness
of the coating.
Other types of coating compositions have been developed. Many of
these coating compositions, however, do not produce a durable film over porous
substrates (e.g., cement, masonry blocks, wood, etc.). Often, the film that is
formed
using these coating compositions is easily punctured and/or includes
components
that are degradable or leach away from the film thus losing its adhesion to
substrates. These coating compositions need to be applied with a significant
amount
of volatile organic compounds as solvents. These emitted volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) are limited by current environmental regulations. Moreover, a
number of the coating compositions are difficult to apply and/or relatively
expensive.
There is a need for alternative waterproofing and/or sealing
compositions which emit less volatile organic compounds upon application, are
durable, possess a long life span, and are stable in below grade and above
grade
applications. In addition, new compositions and sealing structures are needed
which
are useful year round, even in northern latitudes. Such compositions may also
be
useful for coating other substrates, as well.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for
waterproofing and sealing a surface of a substrate. One embodiment is a method
of
waterproofing a surface of a substrate. The method includes applying a coating
composition to the surface of the substrate. The coating composition includes
a) an
organic solvent, b) a hydrocarbon resin and c) a styrene polymer, having a
styrene
content of about 60 wt% or greater, selected from the group consisting of a
copolymer having styrene and dime monomer units, a copolymer having styrene
and
olefin monomer units, a polymer having styrene monomer units and mixtures
thereof.
A further embodiment is a method of waterproofing a surface of a
substrate. This method includes applying a coating composition to the surface
of the
substrate. The coating composition includes: a) an organic solvent, b) about 1
to
about 85 phr of a coumarone-indene polymer; and c) about 1 S to about 99 phr
of a
styrene polymer, having a styrene content of about 60 wt% or greater, selected
from
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the group consisting of a copolymer having styrene and dime monomer units, a
styrene homopolymer and mixtures thereof.
Another embodiment is a method of applying a waterproofing coating
to a structural unit. A coating composition is applied to a surface of the
structural
unit. The coating composition includes; a) about 20 to 400 phr of an organic
solvent, b) about 1 to 65 phr of a coumarone-indene polymer, c) about 35 to 99
phr
of a styrene polymer, having a styrene content of about 60 wt% or greater,
selected
from the group consisting of a copolymer having styrene and dime monomer
units, a
styrene homopolymer and mixtures thereof, and d) about 20 to 600 phr of a
filler.
The coating composition is then dried to form a film.
A further embodiment of the invention is a waterproofing
composition. The waterproofing composition includes; a) about 33 phr to about
250
phr of an organic solvent, b) about 10 to 50 phr of a coumarone-indene
polymer; c)
about SO to 90 phr of a styrene polymer, having a styrene content of about 60
w-t% or
greater, selected from the group consisting of a copolymer having styrene and
diene
monomer units, a styrene homopolymer and mixtures thereof.
Yet another embodiment of the invention is a waterproofing
composition. The waterproofing composition includes; a) about 50 to about 150
phr
of an organic solvent, b) about 30 to 50 phr of a coumarone-indene polymer, c)
about 50 to 70 phr of a styrene polymer, having a styrene content of about 60
wrt% or
greater, selected from the group consisting of a copolymer having styrene and
dime
monomer units, a styrene homopolymer and mixtures thereof.
The above summary of the present invention is not intended to
describe each disclosed embodiment or every implementation of the present
invention. The detailed description which follows more particularly exemplify
these
embodiments, but do not limit the scope of the invention, as defined by the
claims.
Description of the Preferred Embodiment
The present invention is believed to be applicable to methods and
coating compositions for waterproofing and/or sealing a surface of a
substrate. In
particular, the present invention is directed to methods and coating
compositions
using a combination of a) a hydrocarbon resin and b) one or more styrene
polymers,
having a styrene content of about 60 wt% or greater, and having styrene
monomer
units and usually, but not necessarily, dime monomer units or olefin monomer
units
or mixtures of these polymers. While the present invention may not be so
limited,
an appreciation of various aspects of the invention will be gained through a
discussion of the examples provided below.
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The terns "polymer" includes homopolymers and copolymers, unless
otherwise indicated.
The term "hydrocarbon resin" is a term that is used to describe a low
molecular weight thermoplastic polymer synthesized via the thermal or
catalytic
S polymerization of coal-tar fractions, cracked petroleum distillates,
terpenes, or pure
olefinic monomers.
The term "monomer unit" indicates a unit of a polymer which is
derived from or has the same chemical structure as a unit derived from a
particular
monomer.
The terns "phr", as used herein, is a unit of measurement which
indicates the number of parts by weight of a particular component in a coating
composition having 100 parts by weight of a polymeric binder resin.
The term "substrate" includes any surface that is capable of being
coated with the composition of the invention.
1 S A preferred substrate is a "structural unit." The term "structural
units" includes, by way of example, foundations, basement walls, retaining
walls,
cement posts, other building walls, dry wall, pool enclosures, tub and shower
enclosures, highway structures (e.g., posts and walls), wooden or metal fence
posts,
sheet rock, plywood, wafer board, wall sheeting, pressed board, containment
basins
and walls, fabricated walls, floor panels, roofs, plaza decks, decks, floors,
concrete,
pre-stressed concrete other substrates that are buried or are exposed to water
or
weathering conditions, and the like. These structural units are typically made
from
masonry, cement, wood, plaster, stone, gypsum, clay, brick, tile, terra cotta,
cardboard, paper, and the like.
A coating composition for waterproofing or sealing a structural unit
or any other substrate has a polymeric binder resin in an organic solvent. In
addition, the coating composition may optionally have a filler, a pigment or
dye,
and/or a plasticizer. Other optional components of the coating composition
include,
for example, an antioxidant, a UV (ultraviolet) absorber or blocker, an ozone
blocker, a foaming agent, a tackifier, a perfume, and/or a deodorizer.
Typically, the
coating composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polymeric binder resin,
about
20 to 400 phr of an organic solvent, 0 to about 600 phr of a filler, 0 to
about 10 phr
of a pigment or dye, and 0 to about 50 phr of a plasticizer. Other optional
components of the coating composition are typically available in amounts
ranging
from 0 to about 10 phr.
The polymeric binder resin is a combination of (a) a hydrocarbon
resin and (b) one or more styrene polymers, having a styrene content of about
60
wt% or greater, and having styrene monomer units and usually, but not
necessarily,
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diene monomer units or olefin monomer units or mixtures of these polymers. The
components of the binder resin are chosen based on the desired properties of
the
composition and resulting film.
The use of a hydrocarbon resin component in the polymeric binder
S resin is cost efficient by reducing the required amount of more costly
polymeric
components in the polymeric binder composition. The use of the hydrocarbon
resin
also reduces the amount of volatile organic components (VOCs) needed in the
composition. This reduction of solvent directly lowers VOC emissions during
all
stages of the production, storage and application process of the coating
composition.
The hydrocarbon resin further improves the processability of the polymeric
binder
resin by lowering the overall molecular weight and viscosity of the resin. The
lower
viscosity aids in the application of the resin to the substrate. The use of a
hydrocarbon resin also improves the flexoral modulus, and gives lower gas and
vapor permeation rates to the resulting film. The hydrocarbon resin enhances
the
1 S adhesive and elongation properties of the composition and resulting film.
The
resulting film is a non-tacky, flexible, and tough coating. The hydrocarbon
resin
also promotes compatibility of the components in the composition. Any amount
of
hydrocarbon resin in the polymeric binder resin provides the above mentioned
advantages.
The styrene component of the polymeric binder resin provides
hardness and durability to a film formed from the coating composition. The
dime
component increases the flexibility and the impact resistance of the resulting
film.
The olefin component gives the film increased elasticity and resistance to
oxidation
and degradation due to, for example, ultraviolet light, ozone, and other
chemical
agents in the atmosphere or soil.
Hydrocarbon Resin
Hydrocarbon resins used in accordance with the invention are low
molecular weight polymers (oligomers) produced from by-product hydrocarbon,
petroleum or coal tar streams. Polymerization is earned out using any one of a
number of acid catalysts or as a free radical reaction using heat and
pressure. The
hydrocarbon resins include both natural and synthetic types; aliphatic and
aromatic.
Preferred hydrocarbon resins include coumarone-indene resins. Molecular
weights
of the hydrocarbon resins range from about 200 up to about 2000, and
preferably
range from about 350 to about 100~J.
Coumarone-indene resins (polymers) suitable for use in the blends of
this invention generally can include those resins obtained through catalytic
polymerization of coal-tar naphthas. Although named after two particular
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components of these resins, coumarone (I) and indene (II), these resins are
actually
produced by the cationic polymerization of predominantly aromatic feedstocks.
These feedstocks, such as, coal-tar naphthas contain resin-forming materials,
for
example, styrene, coumarone, indene, methyl coumarones, methyl indenes,
dimethylcoumarones, dicyclopentadiene, methyl cyclopentadienes,
cyclohexadienes,
naphthalene, and anthracene derivatives.
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(I) (II)
Polymerization of these resin-forming materials is effected by the
catalytic action of a Bronsted acid, such as sulfuric acid or a derivative
thereof, or of
a Lewis acid, such as stannic chloride, antimony pentachloride, aluminum
chloride,
titanium tetrachloride, or boron trifluoride, on the coal tar naphthas. The
polymers,
generally, are not homopolymers, but are derived from mixtures of several
resin-
s S forming materials. The polymers may also be condensed with phenol and
derivatives thereof, or with lower aliphatic aldehydes such as formaldehyde,
or may
be hydrogenated to remove residual unsaturation. Such hydrocarbon resins are
commercially available and include, for example, polyindenes, polycoumarones,
coumarone-indene polymers, phenol-modified coumarone-indene polymers,
coumarone-indene-styrene polymers, styrene-cyclopentadiene polymers, styrene-
indene polymers, dicyclopentadiene resins, terpene resins, naphthalenic
resins,
anthracenic resins, lignin and the like.
Any amount of hydrocarbon resin added to the polymeric binder resin
improves the polymeric binder resin properties as stated above. Typically the
hydrocarbon resin may be present in the polymeric binder resin in an amount up
to
about 85 phr and preferably up to about 65 phr. Further useful ranges of
hydrocarbon resin present in the polymeric binder resin include about 10 to 50
phr
and more preferably 30 to SO phr.
The most preferred hydrocarbon resins are commercially available
modified coumarone-indene polymers including, for example, Nevex 100~ and
Cumar~ from Neville Chemical Company. Vantack~ 85, 95 and 105 series resins
from Vanderbilt Chemical Co., may also be used.
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Polymers
The polymer typically includes a combination of up to three types of
polymers. These three types include a) styrene-dime copolymers having a
styrene
content of 60 wt.% or greater and typically from about 85 to 99 wt.% and,
preferably, from about 90 to 99 wt.%, b) a copolymer having styrene and olefin
monomer units with a styrene content of 60 wt.% or greater, and c) polymers
having
styrene monomer units with a styrene content of 60 wt.% or greater and
typically
from about 85 to 99 wt.% and preferably, from about 90 to 99 wt.%. The
combination of polymers are typically chosen to produce a durable film with
elastomeric properties.
The amounts of each type of polymer in the polymeric binder resin
may be representative of a single polymer or copolymer or a combination of
polymers and/or copolymers. The polymers used in the polymeric binder resin
may
be virgin polymers, reground polymers, recycled polymers, or mixtures thereof.
Typical dime monomer units include butadiene and isoprene.
Butadiene is the preferred dime monomer unit. Typical olefin monomer units
include ethylene, propylene, butylene (i.e., 1-butene and isomers), and
isobutylene
(i.e., isobutene). Preferred olefin monomer units include ethylene, butylene,
and
isobutylene.
The polymeric binder resin includes a polymer having a relatively
high styrene-content (styrene content greater than 60 wt.%.) The high-styrene
content polymer may increase the hardness and durability of a film formed from
the
coating composition. This high styrene-content polymer may be a styrene
homopolymer or a copolymer of styrene with, for example, one or more dime,
olefin, acrylonitrile, and/or acrylate monomer units. Suitable high styrene-
content
polymers include, for example, polystyrene homopolymer, high impact
polystyrene
(HIPS), and medium impact polystyrene (MIPS). Both HIPS and MIPS are often
copolymers of styrene and a dime, such as butadiene. HIPS and MIPS typically
have a styrene content that ranges from 60 wt.% to 99 wt.%. Typically HIPS has
a
styrene content of least about 85 wt.% and preferably at least about 90 wt.%.
Typically MIPS has a styrene content of least about 85 wt.% and preferably at
least
about 95 wt.%.
The impact resistance of films formed using coating compositions
having high styrene-content polymers typically increases as the overall dime
content
increases. The dime content of the coating composition may be modified, for
example, by using a polymer with higher dime-content or decreasing the amount
of
the high styrene-content polymer in the polymeric binder resin. The impact
resistance of the film may also be modified by the addition of a plasticizer.
On the
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other hand, the hardness of films formed using these polymers typically
decreases as
the dime content increases. Thus, the desired properties of the film may be
tailored
by varying the polymeric binder resin composition.
Polymers with styrene a content of less than 60 wt% may be
optionally added to the polymeric binder resin. These polymers include styrene-
diene copolymers and styrene-olefin copolymers. One example of a suitable
styrene-dime copolymer is a styrene-diene-styrene triblock copolymer which has
two endblocks of polymerized styrene monomer units separated by a central
block of
polymerized dime monomer units. Suitable triblock polymers include, for
example,
styrene-butadiene-styrene (S-B-S) polymers and styrene-isoprene-styrene (S-I-
S)
polymers. Commercial S-B-S and S-I-S polymers include, for example, many of
the
Kraton~ D 1100 Series polymers from Shell Chemical Company (Houston, TX) and
Stereon~ Block Copolymers from Firestone Synthetic Rubber & Latex Co. (Akron,
OH). For example, Kraton~ D 1101 and D 1102 are S-B-S polymers and Kraton~' D
1107 is an S-I-S polymer. These copolymers typically have a styrene-content of
about 5 to 60 wt% and usually about 10 to 35 wt%.
Another example of a suitable styrene-dime copolymer is a styrene-
dime diblock polymer, such as a styrene-butadiene (S-B) copolymer or a styrene-
isoprene (S-I) copolymer. Commercially available triblock polymers often
include at
least some diblock polymer.
The styrene-dime copolymer portion of the polymeric binder resin
may include at least one block copolymer. Random copolymers may also be used,
particularly in combination with a block copolymer or copolymers.
The polymeric binder resin may include at least one styrene-olefin
copolymer with a typical styrene-content less than 60 wt.% and preferably
ranging
from about 10 to 60 wt.%, and more preferably, about 20 to 50 wt.%. Such
copolymers combine the hardness of the styrene monomer units with the
elastomeric
properties of the olefin monomer units. The styrene-olefin copolymer portion
of the
polymeric binder resin typically includes at least one block copolymer,
however,
random copolymers may also be used, particularly in combination with block
copolymers. Examples of styrene-olefin copolymers include styrene-ethylene-
butylene-styrene (S-EB-S) block copolymers, styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene
(S-EP-S) block copolymers, styrene-ethylene-butylene (S-EB) block copolymers,
and styrene-ethylene-propylene (S-EP) block copolymers. Examples of these
copolymers include Kraton~~ G 1600 and 1700 series polymers and Kraton~ FG
1900
series polymers. A preferred polymer of this type is the styrene-ethylene-
butylene-
styrene polymer, such as, for example, many of the Kxaton~ G 1600 Series
polymers,
including Kraton~ G 1650 and 1652 polymers.
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The polymeric binder resin may additionally include at least one
polyolefin. Suitable examples of polyolefins include polyethylene,
polypropylene,
and polybutene. Preferred polyolefin include polyethylene, polybutene,
polyisobutylene, and polymers having a combination of butylene and isobutylene
monomer units (e.g., a polymer having about 25 to 30 wt.% isobutylene monomer
units and about 70 to 7~ wt.% butylene monomer units) . Polyolefins may be
obtained from a variety of manufacturers and distributors.
In one embodiment of the invention, the polymeric binder resin
includes: a) about 1 to 85 phr hydrocarbon resin: b) about 15 to 99 phr of a
styrene
polymer, having a styrene content of about 60 wt% or greater, selected from
the
group consisting of a copolymer having styrene and dime monomer units, a
styrene
homopolymer and mixtures thereof.
In another embodiment of the invention, the polymeric binder resin
includes: a) about 1 to 65 phr, preferably about 10 to 50 phr coumarone-indene
polymer; b) about 35 to 99 phr, preferably about SO to 90 phr of a styrene
polymer,
having a styrene content of about 60 wt% or greater, selected from the group
consisting of a copolymer having styrene and dime monomer units, a styrene
homopolymer and mixtures thereof.
In another embodiment of the invention, the polymeric binder resin
includes: a) about 30 to 50 phr coumarone-indene polymer; b) about 50 to 70
phr of
a styrene polymer, having a styrene content of about 60 wt% or greater,
selected
from the group consisting of a copolymer having styrene and dime monomer
units, a
styrene homopolymer and mixtures thereof.
Solvent
The polymers and hydrocarbon resins that form the polymeric binder
resin are dissolved and/or dispersed in an organic solvent to form a coating
composition. The amount of solvent used determines the drying time, and
appropriate method of application for the coating composition. A variety of
solvents
may be used. Suitable solvents which are commonly used include, for example,
aromatic hydrocarbons, cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons, terpenes, unsaturated
hydrocarbons, organic carbonates, and halogenated aliphatic and aromatic
hydrocarbons. Suitable solvents include toluene, xylene, benzene, halogenated
benzene derivatives, ethyl benzene, mineral spirits, naphtha, cyclohexane,
methylene
chloride, ethylene chloride, trichlorethane, chlorobenzene, propylene,
ethylene
carbonate, nitropropane, acetone, ethyl acetate, propyl acetate, butyl
acetate, and
isobutyl isobutyrate. Preferred solvents are aromatic hydrocarbons, such as
toluene,
xylene, benzene, and halogenated benzene derivatives, as well as mineral
spirits.
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For environmental reasons, it is desirable to use as little solvent as
possible in the coating composition. The lower limit on the amount of solvent
may
be determined by the amount of solvent needed to solvate and/or disperse the
components of the coating composition. If too little solvent is used, then the
coating
S composition may be too viscous for the particular application. On the other
hand, if
too much solvent is used, the coating composition may not have the necessary
viscosity to ensure that a proper coating is deposited on the structural unit
and an
excessive amount of VOCs are emitted into the environment. This can result in
a
film that may be thin, easily punctured, and/or have an unacceptable amount of
pinholing. In addition to the use of a solvent, the viscosity of a coating
composition
may often be reduced by warming the coating composition. Surprisingly, the
addition of hydrocarbon resins to the composition reduces the amount of
solvent
needed to solvate and/or disperse the components of the coating composition.
The use of the hydrocarbon resin reduces the amount of solvent or
volatile organic components (VOCs) needed in the composition for a specified
final
film thickness. Coating a set area with a specified film thickness emits less
VOCs
with the hydrocarbon resin included in the coating composition than without
the
hydrocarbon resin in the coating composition. This reduction of solvent
directly
lowers VOC emissions during application of the coating composition to a
substrate.
Lower solvent emissions during application of the coating composition is a
surprising benefit gained by using a hydrocarbon resin in the coating
composition.
The desired viscosity of the coating composition often depends on the
method of application of the coating composition. Coating compositions that
are
formulated for application using a brush or roller can often be more viscous
than
those formulated for spraying. The desired viscosity may also depend on
whether
the surface to be coated is a vertical surface, where a less viscous coating
composition may run, or a horizontal surface:
The amount of solvent in the coating composition typically ranges
from about 20 to 400 phr, preferably from about 33 to 250 phr, and more
preferably
from about 50 to 1 SO phr, based on 100 part by weight of the polymeric binder
resin.
However, larger or smaller amounts of solvent may be used depending on the
desired composition and viscosity of the coating composition.
Optional Components
The coating composition typically includes a filler. The filler may
increase the strength of the coating composition and/or replace costly
materials of
the polymeric binder resin. The filler may also modify the physical properties
of the
coating composition and films formed using the coating composition, including,
for
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example, the color, opacity, affinity for other coatings, density, rheology,
stiffness,
and modulus of the coating composition and/or film. Any particular filler may
have
one or more of these, or other, functions in the coating composition.
In addition, a coating composition with a filler may more easily and
reliably cover holes, depressions, recesses, cracks, and crevices in a
substrate, for
example, in masonry blocks, concrete, wood, and other porous or rough
substrates.
The presence of a filler may reduce the size and number of pinholes in a film
formed
from the coating composition. These pinholes arise, at least in some cases,
because
of gravity and/or capillary action that draws the coating composition into the
hole,
depression, recess, crack, or crevice in the substrate, creating a break or
pinhole in
the resulting film. The filler often includes particles that, because of their
larger
size, provide structural support that, in combination with the polymeric
binder resin,
forms a film across the hole, depression, recess, crack, or crevice. This
reduces the
tendency to form pinholes.
1 S Surprisingly, the use of a hydrocarbon resin also increases the amount
of filler that can be added to the coating composition.
Suitable fillers include, for example, carbonates, clays, tales, silicas
including fumed silica and amorphous silica, silico-aluminates, aluminum
hydrate,
metal oxides (e.g., oxides of aluminum, iron, zinc, magnesium, and titanium),
silicates (e.g., mica), sand, Portland cement, carbon filaments, glass,
fiberglass,
cellulose, graphite, mortar powder, calcium carbonate, sulfates (such as
magnesium
or calcium sulfates), and the like. Additional suitable fillers include, for
example,
polymeric materials such as vinyl and other rubbers, nylon, rayon, polyesters,
and
the like, as well as combinations thereof, particularly combinations of rubber
and the
other components. These polymeric materials may be virgin, reground or
recycled
and may include pellets, milled or cut fibers, and other forms of the
polymers.
These polymeric materials do not participate in the polymeric binder resin.
Preferred fillers include titanium dioxide, oxides, clay, mica, talc, vinyl
rubber,
nylon, rayon, polyesters, graphite, and mixtures thereof.
The amount of filler in the coating composition typically depends on
the desired properties of the composition. These properties may include the
strength, flexibility, ultraviolet radiation resistance, chemical resistance,
permeability, and cost of the coating composition. Often more than one type of
filler
is used. A combination of fillers may provide desired advantages for the
coating
composition and/or overcome disadvantages arising from other components in the
film. Typically, the amount of filler ranges from 0 to about 600 phr,
preferably
about 10 to 150 phr, more preferably, about 20 to 100 phr, and most preferably
about
25 to $0 phr, based on 100 parts by weight of the polymeric binder resin.
Larger
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amounts of filler may also be used. However, if the amount of filler is too
large then
the polymeric binder resin may not be sufficient to hold together the film
formed
from the coating composition.
In some embodiments, the coating composition contains about 5 to 60
phr, and preferably about 20 to 50 phr, of a polymeric filler material, such
as vinyl
rubber, nylon, polyester, rayon, or combinations thereof. These polymeric
filler
materials often enhance the sprayability and wearability of the resulting
coating
compositions and films.
In some embodiments, the coating composition contains about 0.1 to
20 phr, and preferably about 5 to 15 phr, of a metallic oxide. The preferred
metallic
oxide is titanium dioxide.
In addition, some embodiments contain about 1 to 35 phr, and
preferably about 5 to 25 phr, of a silicate, such as mica. Mica has been found
to be
particularly useful in reducing the size and number of pinholes.
The coating composition may optionally include a pigment or dye.
The pigment or dye may impart a desired color to the coating composition and
may
be added for aesthetic purposes. The pigment or dye may also be included in
the
coating composition to, for example, aid the user in determining which portion
of a
surface has been covered by the coating composition. The pigment or dye may
also
absorb light which can harm the film. For example, the pigment or dye may
absorb
one or more wavelengths of ultraviolet (UV) light.
Pigments and dyes may be powders, lakes, metal flakes, organic or
organometallic molecules, and the like. Examples of suitable pigments and dyes
include iron lakes, iron oxide, such as red, yellow, and black iron oxides,
other metal
oxides, and carbon black. Typically, 0 to about 10 phr, and preferably about
0.1 to 3
phr, of pigment or dye is used. However, larger amounts may be used. In
addition
to compounds used primarily as pigments or dyes, the coating composition may
also
include other components, such as the filler material, that also act as a
pigment or
dye. For example, titanium dioxide which may also be a filler, is a pigment.
In such
cases, the amount of the filler/pigment (e.g., titanium dioxide) in the
coating
composition may be representative of that described above for the filler
material.
Another optional additive is an antioxidant. Polymers with styrene
and dime monomer units are unsaturated and are susceptible to attack by
oxygen.
An antioxidant may be added to the coating composition to prevent the
oxidation of
the polymers in the polymeric binder resin. In some commercial polymers, an
antioxidant is already provided with the polymer and additional antioxidant
may not
be needed. For example, commercial styrene-containing and dime-containing
polymers, including the Kraton~' Series D 1100 and G 1600 polymers, already
have
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an amount of antioxidant added to the polymer to facilitate manufacturing,
shipping,
and storage. However, additional antioxidant may be added as desired or
needed.
A variety of antioxidants are known and may be included in the
coating composition. One suitable type of antioxidant includes a substituted
phenolic compound. Commercial antioxidants of this type include Irganoxg 1010
and 565 (Ciba-Geigy Co., Ardsley, NY), Ethanox~ 330 (Ethyl Corp., Baton Rouge,
LA), and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene, available from a variety of sources).
Other types of antioxidants may also be used.
The amount of antioxidant in the coating composition ranges from 0
to about 10 phr. If an antioxidant is used in the coating composition, the
amount of
antioxidant preferably range from about 0.01 to 5 phr, and more preferably
from
about 0.05 to 2 phr.
The coating composition may also include an ultraviolet (W)
absorber or Mocker. This may be particularly useful in coating compositions
that are
1 S exposed to sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet light. Examples of
suitable W
absorbers or blockers include substituted benzotriazoles, hindered amines,
benzophenones, and monobenzoates. Commercial UV absorbers or Mockers include
Tinuvin~ P/300 Series and Tinuvin~ 770 from Ciba-Geigy Co. (Ardsley, NY),
Cyasorb~ LTV 531 from American Cyanamid (Wayne, NJ), and Eastman' RMB from
Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, TN). Other types of UV absorbers or blockers
may also be used.
The amount of UV absorber or blocker in the coating composition
ranges from 0 to about 10 phr. If an UV absorber or blocker is used in the
coating
composition, the amount of UV absorber or blocker preferably range from about
0.01 to 5 phr, and more preferably from about 0.05 to 2 phr.
Ozone blockers may also be used, particularly for coating substrates
that will be exposed to air or to ozone-forming devices. Examples of ozone
blockers
include dibutyl thiourea, nickel dibutyl-dithiocarbomate (DuPont, Wilmington,
DE),
Ozone Protector 80 (Reichhold Chemicals, Durham, NC) and the like. The amount
of ozone blocker in the coating composition ranges from 0 to about 10 phr. If
an
ozone blocker is used in the coating composition, the amount of ozone blocker
preferably range from about 0.01 to 5 phr, and more preferably from about 0.05
to 2
phr.
The coating composition may also include a plasticizes. The
plasticizes may increase the toughness and flexibility of the film resulting
from the
coating composition. In many cases, a plasticizes is not needed as the
combination
of the polymers in the polymeric binder resin plasticize each other. However,
when
desired or needed an additional plasticizes may be added. Examples of useful
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plasticizers include butyl stearate, dibutyl maleate, dibutyl phthalate,
dibutyl
sebecate, diethyl malonate, dimethyl phthalate, dioctyl adipate, dioctyl
phthalate,
butyl benzyl phthalate, benzyl phthalate, octyl benzyl phthalate, ethyl
cinnamate,
methyl oleate, tricresyl phosphate, trimethyl phosphate, tributyl phosphate,
trioctyl
adipate phthalate esters and the like. Other plasticizers are known.
Typically, the coating composition includes 0 to about 50 phr of
plasticizes. For those embodiments that use a plasticizes, the preferred
amount
ranges from about 5 to 40 phr, more preferred from about 7 to 30 phr, and most
preferred from about 10 to 20 phr. The amount of plasticizes used in the
coating
composition depends, at least in part, on the desired properties and the
composition
of the polymeric binder resin. Typically, the more plasticizes, the more
elastic the
film, however, if the amount of plasticizes is too great than the cohesiveness
of the
film resulting from the coating composition may decrease. A plasticizes may be
particularly useful in combination with high styrene-content polymers.
Other components may be used in the coating composition. For
example, it has been found that the addition of a small amount (less than 0.1
phr) of
colloidal silica (e.g., Cab-O-Sil~ M-5 or TS-610, Cabot Corp., Tuscola, IL),
particularly in combination with about 1 to 10 phr of mineral spirits, causes
the
volume of the coating composition and the resulting film to increase. Examples
of
other optional components of the coating composition includes for example,
perfumes, deodorants, foaming agents and tackifiers (e.g., Wingtack~' series
tackifiers from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, OH).
Preparation Methods
The coating composition is prepared by combining the organic
solvent with the other components, including the polymers, the hydrocarbon
resin,
and the optional filler, pigment, antioxidant, plasticizes, and any of the
other optional
components. This combination is then mixed to dissolve and/or disperse the
components within the solvent and form the coating composition. The mixing
continues for about 30 minutes to 2 hours or until the coating composition
appears
creamy and the particles in the coating composition appear uniform as viewed
through a falling film of the coating composition.
Various modifications can be made to this procedure. In some
embodiments, the polyolefin polymer is not added until after the mixing of the
solvent and the other components begins, particularly if the polyolefin
polymer is a
polybutene polymer (e.g., polybutylene or polyisobutylene). Polyolefin
polymers,
particularly polybutylene and polyisobutylene, often do not disperse well in
the
solvent unless the polyolefin polymer has been previously liquefied by
dissolving or
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dispersing in a solvent, such as mineral spirits, and/or by heating. The
polyolefin
polymer may be added into the solvent mixture over a period of time, for
example,
over a period of 10 minutes or less. Preferably, the polyolefin polymer is
heated to a
temperature ranging from about 90 to 125°C and mixed with mineral
spirits prior to
being poured into the solvent mixture, as this typically enhances dispersion
of the
polyolefin in the solvent.
Furthermore, for those embodiments which have vinyl rubber as a
filler component, it may be desirable to allow the vinyl rubber to sit in a
portion of
the organic solvent for fifteen minutes to 12 hours until the vinyl rubber and
the
organic solvent form a paste. This paste is typically added to the mixture
with the
rest of the components before or shortly after adding the solvent. The
formation of a
paste facilitates the dispersal of the vinyl rubber filler throughout the
coating
composition.
Application
The coating composition can be applied by a variety of techniques,
including, for example, rolling, brushing, spraying, squeeging, backrolling,
pouring,
troweling, or otherwise coating the surface of the substrate. A preferred
application
technique is spraying the coating on the substrate. Combinations of these
techniques
may also be used including spraying the coating composition on the structural
unit
and then rolling or brushing the sprayed coating composition to obtain a more
uniform coating. The coating composition may be used on both interior and
exterior
surfaces of structures, as well as on other surfaces that need to be
waterproofed.
Spraying the coating composition on the substrate requires a flowable
coating composition. Many physical properties affect flowability, such as, for
example, viscosity, temperature, and the like. Usually, as the viscosity is
lowered,
the easier it is to spray the coating composition. Normally as the temperature
of the
material rises, the easier it is to spray the coating composition. Coating
compositions applied year round in northern latitudes typically require
special
attention to maintain the flowability of the composition.
The thickness of the coating will often depend on the particular
surface and material of the structural unit, as well as the projected exposure
to
moisture. Rougher surfaces and surfaces in areas with more moisture may
require a
thicker coating. In addition, thicker coatings may be used in situations where
the
coating may be subject to puncturing. For example, a coating on the exterior
of a
below-grade masonry unit, such as a foundation, should be thick enough to
withstand bridging cracks that develop in the substrate and the backfilling
process.
Typical dry coating thickness range from about 5 to 100 mil (about 125 to 2500
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pm), and preferably from about 40 to 60 mil (about 1000 to 1525 Vim). Thicker
and
thinner coatings may also be used depending, in part, on the desired use of
the
structural unit.
Upon drying, the coating composition becomes a film. Typical
drying times range from 4 to 24 hours. Longer or shorter drying times may be
used
depending on the thickness of the applied coating composition, the air
temperature
and humidity and the desired amount of solvent that should be removed.
The coating composition of the present invention may be applied by
itself or in conjunction with another waterproofing system. For example, the
coating
composition of the present invention may be coated on a structural unit,
followed by
the application of waterproofing sheeting. In addition, the coating
composition of
the present invention may be used with another coating to provide enhanced
protection. A preferred coating for use with the coating of the present
invention is a
flexible-film-forming composition, such as, for example, the compositions
1 S described in Patent Application Serial Number 09/274,180 that was filed on
March
23, 1999. In one embodiment, the flexible-film-forming composition comprising
an
organic solvent and a polymeric binder resin, the polymeric binder resin
having a
styrene content less than 60 wt.%. Such polymers include copolymers having
styrene and dime monomer units with a styrene content of less than 60 %.wt,
polymers having olefin monomer units, copolymers having styrene and olefin
monomer units with a styrene content of less than 60 %.wt and mixtures
thereof.
The preferred combination of the two coating compositions includes applying
the
coating composition of the present invention between the substrate and the
flexible-
film-forming coating.
Examples
The following examples further illustrate the invention. These
examples are merely illustrative of the invention and do not limit the scope
of the
invention.
Between one quart and several gallons of the coating composition
(Tables l and 2 labeled A-C) were prepared using the following materials and
amounts:
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TABLE 1
Materials and Amounts for the Coating Compositions
A
(kg)
Xylene 1.89
Nevex ~ 100 0.43
(Coumarone-indene resin)
MIPS 312 0.58
(Medium Impact Polystyrene)
Palitinol 79 0.13
(Plasticizer)
Opti White 0.21
(Filler)
Wollastonite 0.68
(Filler)
Talc 0.52
~ Titanium Dioxide ~ 0.09
The polymers, hydrocarbon resin and titanium dioxide, were
combined in a vessel. The solvent (xylene and optionally mineral spirits) was
then
added. The solvent and other components were mixed for 20 to 45 minutes. The
mixing continued until the mixture appeared creamy and the particles in the
mixture
appeared uniform when viewed through a falling film of the mixture. Each
coating
was sprayed or brushed onto the substrate. Each coating composition was
allowed
to dry on a substrate, such as a masonry block. The resulting films were solid
with a
minimum of pinholing and had elastomeric qualities.
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TABLE 2
Materials and Amounts for Coating Compositions
B C
(kg) {kg)
Xylene 1.89 1.89
Nevex 100 0.43 0.00
(Coumarone-indene resin)
MIPS 312 0.58 0.58
Palitino179 0.13 0.13
Opti White 0.21 0.21
Wollastonite 0.68 0.68
Talc 0.52 0.52
Titanium Dioxide 0.09 0.09
Formula B shown in Table 2 illustrates another example of the
invention composition and is used in the viscosity tests that follow (Table
3).
Formula C shown in Table 2 illustrates a coating composition without
hydrocarbon
resin used in the viscosity tests that follow (Table 4). "EEEE" in Table 4
indicates a
value too high for the instrument to read.
Many of the components used in the Examples were available from a
variety of manufacturers and distributors. For example, the Nevex 100'
hydrocarbon resins were available from Neville Chemical Company (Pittsburgh,
PA). MIPS 312 was available from Nova Chemicals. Paiitinal 79 was available
from BASF (New Jersey). Wollastonite was available from NYCO Minerals, Inc.,
(Willsboro, N.Y.). Opti White was available from Burgess Pigment Company
(Sandersville, Georgia). Talc, titanium dioxide, xylene, methylene chloride,
and
mineral spirits were available from a variety of manufacturers.
TABLE 3
Brookfield Viscosity Results Formula B
Item Speed TorqueViscosityShear StressShear Temp Time
# RPM % mPas N/m- Rate C MM:SS
I/s
1 2.5 20.6 20600 17.5 0.85 14.8 04:03
2 5.0 26.1 13050 22.2 1.70 14.8 02:00
3 10 34.2 8550 29.1 3.40 14.8 01:00
4 20 48.3 6037 41.1 6.80 14.7 00:30
5 10 34.1 8525 29.0 3.40 14.8 01:00
6 5.0 26.0 13000 22.1 1.70 14.8 02:00
7 2.5 21.1 21100 17.9 0.85 14.8 04:00
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TABLE 4
Brookfield Viscosity Results Formula C
Item SpeedTorque ViscosityShear StressShear Temp Time
# RPM % mPas N/m= Rate C MM:SS
I/s
1 2.5 96.9 96900 82.4 0.85 14.8 04:01
2 5.0 EEEE EEEE EEEE 1.70 14.8 01:59
3 10 EEEE EEEE EEEE 3.40 14.8 01:00
4 20 EEEE EEEE EEEE 6.80 14.8 00:30
10 EEEE EEEE EEEE 3.40 14.8 01:00
6 5.0 100 50350 85.5 1.70 14.7 02:00
7 2.5 91.6 91600 77.9 0.85 14.8 04:00
The present invention should not be considered limited to the
particular examples described above, but rather should be understood to cover
all
aspects of the invention as fairly set out in the attached claims. Various
modifications, equivalent processes, as well as numerous structures to which
the
present invention may be applicable will be readily apparent to those of skill
in the
art to which the present invention is directed upon review of the instant
specification.
